SkinVibe is a personalized skincare recommendation app designed to help teenagers (ages 13-19) gain a deeper understanding of their skin and improve their skin health.
UI/UX Design
Usability Testing
User Research
Elsie Han
5 weeks
Xinyi Zhou
Overview
Team
Duration
My Role
"Approximately 85% of teenagers and young adults experience acne, making it the most common skin problem in this age group. Other common skin issues in teens include dry skin, excessive sweating, and conditions like eczema or warts. Overall, it is estimated that nearly all adolescents experience some form of skin problem during their teenage years."
—— National Institutes of Health
BACKGROUND
"Frequently use beauty products, but inappropriate or excessive use can worsen skin conditions."
Conducted interviews with 13 teenagers (ages 13–18) representing a diverse mix of genders.
"Daily habits such as consuming excessive unhealthy food or staying up late negatively impact skin health."
"Skin health problems such as acne and dermatitis caused by hormone changes during puberty."
Key Insights from Interview
USER RESEARCH
User Personas
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
General understanding by questionnaire
Direct analysis by face scanning through selfies
Detailed Skin condition report
Tracking the skin health change
Filtering system to help find suitable products
Detailed description of the products
FINAL DESIGN
Onboarding Stage
Skin Analysis Report Stage
Skincare Products Recommendation Stage
Settings Page
XINYI ZHOU
How might we help teenagers (13-19) better understand and manage their skin problems with personalized, reliable, and easy-to-follow skincare guidance that builds confidence, promotes healthy habits, and reduces the frustration of trial-and-error?
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Storyboarding
Design Concerns
IDEATION
User Flow
Pain Points
Acne and Breakouts – Frequent pimples, blackheads, and oily skin that affect confidence and are difficult to control despite trying multiple products.
Lack of Reliable Guidance – Confusion from conflicting skincare advice online or on social media, making it hard to know which routines or products are actually effective.
Product Sensitivity and Mismatch – Struggling to find affordable products suited to their skin type; many options cause irritation, dryness, or worsen existing issues.
PROTOTYPING
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